Sara Gilbert, who played the role of Darlene on Roseanne, said that Barr’s comments were “abhorrent” and that she was “disappointed” with Barr.

Roseanne’s recent comments about Valerie Jarrett, and so much more, are abhorrent and do not reflect the beliefs of our cast and crew or anyone associated with our show. I am disappointed in her actions to say the least.

Then Gilbert tried to distance the show from Barr. She called Barr “one cast member” and said that the show is separate from her words.

This is incredibly sad and difficult for all of us, as we’ve created a show that we believe in, are proud of, and that audiences love— one that is separate and apart from the opinions and words of one cast member.